Yup, that’s our central banker pin-up boy — Mark Carney — right there on the cover of a Harry Rosen flyer that landed in mail boxes this week. Nice tie, Guv’ (whoops, they cropped it out, along with his chin).

The glossy ad doesn’t identify Carney (after all, who doesn’t know who he is?). But Harry Rosen does put words into Carney’s mouth:

Only when you turn it over do you get the sales pitch about HARRY’S PRIVATE SALE. SAVE UP TO 1/3 OFF, etc.

OK, it’s not The Rolling Stone. More like TMZ. But he’s looking good — as usual — in the photo, framed in front of the Canadian flag in all its Liberal Red glory (hey, we thought Carney wasn’t running for the leadership).

And no, the Bank of Canada didn’t authorize the use of Carney’s image, nor the words.

“I’m a great admirer of Mr. Carney,” said Larry Rosen, son of Harry, who is now chairman and CEO of the company.

This is not the first time Harry Rosen has turned paparazzi to the stars.

“We have a long history of doing very tongue-in-cheek private sales notices featuring well–know Canadian figures using public domain imagery. These are people well-established in the public domain.”

Among those making a splash were Prime Minster Stephen Harper (What? Now Harry Rosen is selling sweaters for middle-age men?) and Finance Minister Jim Flaherty.

“We do not seek permission, nor do we believe we are required to,” Mr. Rosen said.

But the company will donate to someone’s favourite charity if asked.

“We haven’t heard from Mr. Carney’s office. But if he calls us, of course we’ll make a donation to his charity of choice.”

Still, there’s something about the governor and haberdashers.

A Toronto tailor, Isaac Eli, is fond of saying the governor is a customer of his. Hmm, maybe BEFORE he was the governor. But not recently, our sources tell us.